The hotel staff were very friendly and could not do enough for you, from giving advice about where to go and how to get there, to printing off train and bus timetables. The rooms were very comfortable. There was a wide choice for breakfast with something for everyone. Very reasonably priced.

The wider Marche region is well worth seeing too. Spend time at Marche's ruins, castles and traditional villages or photograph the area's beaches, rivers and mountains. In this part of Italy travelers might also partake in snowboarding and skiing.

6 miles away from Ostra you'll find Senigallia, where you can explore Rotonda a Mare and Palazzo del Duca. The City Hotel and Hotel Universal are some of the great accommodation alternatives in Senigallia. Or, you could consider staying in Osimo, 18 miles to the southeast of Ostra, where you'll find the B e B San Valentino and Airone Country House. The Caves of Osimo and Osimo Civic Museum are a couple of the more popular attractions to experience when you're in Osimo.

Before you head home, why not spend an afternoon rubbing shoulders and cheering along with Ancona sports enthusiasts at a local sporting fixture. Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli is 35 miles to the northwest of Ostra. Sports fans wanting to stay near to the action can make a choice from the Hotel Ines or the Hotel Caravelle.

Falconara Airport is a practical airport for getting in or out of Ostra. It is 11 miles away. Casa per Ferie Colle Sereno is a nearby hotel.